John Dankosky sits down with CT Mirror Economic Development Reporter Erica Phillips, Housing and Children's Issues Reporter Ginny Monk, and Justice Reporter Jaden Edison to talk about potential legislation to look out for this session. This is a virtual event with reservation required.
Join the League of Women Voters and the Friends of the Weston Library for a special screening of the documentary, Let the People Decide.
The League of Women Voters of Greenwich will present an educational program that addresses the current state of voting rights and proposed changes to these rights. Andrew Garber, fellow within the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, will be the guest speaker. The presentation will be divided into two parts: Part one will address national voting rights issues and part two will focus on proposed changes to voting rights in the State of Connecticut. The program will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend.
The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County and the Litchfield Historical Society continue their partner lecture series by welcoming Dr. Richard H. Hersh, Lecturer in the Education Studies Program at Yale University and Guilford CT School Board of Education member. Hersh offers a unique perspective by way of his 360-degree experience as a former high-school social studies teacher, professor of education, teacher trainer, consultant to school systems, college and university administrator, and author of many books and articles regarding the nature of effective schooling, teaching, and learning. Registration is free and open to the public.
Decisions made in Hartford often have more impact on Connecticut than laws passed in Washington. So, what can we expect from the upcoming CT legislative session and Gov. Ned Lamont’s second term? CT Mirror Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Pazniokas joins host John Dankosky to break it down. This event is a hybrid event with either in person or online reservations required.
The League of Women Voters of Weston presents Kay J. Maxwell, past president of the League of Women Voters of the United States and former executive director of the World Affairs Forum, as its speaker at the 20th Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs. RSVP to receive the link! Email LWVofWeston [at] gmail.com
On Thursday, February 16 at 12:00 PM, the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy & Technology committee will hold an informational forum on broadband and telecommunications issues. If you have a good broadband connection, you can watch the forum on the CGA Energy and Technology YouTube channel or on CT-N, the Connecticut Network.
Registration for the 2023 Convention is now open to League members! This year, convention will be held in person. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization of all genders, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.